Nanotechnology Based Inventions

Utility Fog by Dr. J. Storrs-Hall

This is a polymorphic substance constructed out of specialized nanometer robots for synthesizing artifacts and displaying information in a 3 dimensional space. The linked report contains an in-depth description of the capabilities, drawbacks and limits of Utility Fog. The technology required to build this marvel is that of fairly mature molecular nanotechnology. A brief cover of the technical specs is available at foresight.org.

Personal Flying Vehicles by Dr. J. Storrs-Hall

This interesting take on personal transport covers the technical aspects of efficient flight, in the atmosphere and lower space boundary, from sound pollution to engine power requirements. The technology required to build limited versions of this concept are available now. More complex cases such as the proposed morphing for local space travel will required much more mature molecular nanotechnology.

A Food Synthesizer by LauraS

This food synthesizer is based on the 2-D working surface with feed tubes model. Along with the design plans, there is a small cost-benefit analysis and some comments on the possible impacts of the technology. The technology required to build a prototype is currently available. Large scale production would require only the completion of current MEMS factory-on-a-chip projects for quantity micron scale tubing.

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